Hot Mashed Bean Dip

Name: Hot Mashed Bean Dip
Ingredients: 1 (6 ounce) can tomato juice; 2 sliced scallions (about 1 cup); 1 clove garlic; 1 (16 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained; 34 cup coarsely grated monterey jack cheese or 34 cup cheddar cheese (about 3 oz.); 1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro or 1 tablespoon parsley; 1 tablespoon chili powder; salt & freshly ground black pepper

8 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

1 (6 ounce) can tomato juice
2 sliced scallions (about 1 cup)
1 clove garlic
1 (16 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
34 cup coarsely grated monterey jack cheese or 34 cup cheddar cheese (about 3 oz.)
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro or 1 tablespoon parsley
1 tablespoon chili powder
salt & freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1

Place tomato juice, scallions and garlic in a food processor or blender.
2

Process until scallions and garlic are finely chopped.
3

Add beans, cheese, cilantro, chili powder, salt and pepper; process until smooth.
4

To serve: Heat the dip in a medium-size heavy saucepan over medium-low heat; stir constantly with wooden spoon until hot.
5

Serve with chips made for scooping!